Design makes the citizen experience clearTransparency

Design can strengthen democracy by building trust in the communication between government and the governed. Trust emerges from understanding; design is a critical intermediary in making the complex clear and enhancing understanding. In most of the interactions between government and its citizens, there is an exchange of information. Communication design can simplify and clarify this process; designers can also design service experiences that are more effective, more comprehensible and more efficient. AIGA is deeply involved in initiatives to encourage government use of designers to improve democracy and to demonstrate the power of design.

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Fab Founder On 5 Ways To Navigate Design Politics | Co.Design
Once upon a time I worked with a design team. Actually, that’s not true. I’ve worked with a myriad of design teams during my career. Over and over. And merchant teams. And editorial teams. And there is this thing that always exists. Contempt. Contempt for others who don’t understand design. Or trend. Or editorial voice. (I have a design degree. I feel your pain. But get over yourself. Really.)
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Cheat sheet: Understanding the role of design in startups | Google Ventures
We are entering a golden era of software product design. Advances in software engineering allow us to create new products faster than ever, so we rely on design to differentiate products and make them useful, understandable, and desirable. But what is design?
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How Apple Went from Underdog to Cult in Six Design and Innovation Strategies from the Early Days | Brain Pickings
In 1982, Apple hired German-American industrial designer and inventor Hartmut Esslinger to overhaul the company’s design strategy. He created the Snow White design language, which would come to define Apple, and turned the Silicon Valley underdog not only into a global force of design and innovation, but also into a singular culture—an aesthetic cult, even.
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5 Tips to Getting Hired by Design | Design Thinking
Design thinking doesn’t just apply to creating memorable products, services, or experiences; it can also help you land a job you love. Some human-centered advice for job seekers trying to launch successful creative careers....
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